Chrysler, Fiat move ahead with product planning

The latest product planning from Chrysler-Fiat will see some American favourites dumped and replaced by new lightweight Italians, beginning with the Dodge Viper in mid-2010.

Chrysler says it will build just 500 more Vipers, with a replacement “under consideration” for mid-2012 – but unlikely to be anything like the original halo car.
The PT Cruiser will join [...]

Chrysler gets a new logo, Dodge to follow suit

It’s not everyday that a car manufacturer gets a new badge, but as Chrysler tries to reinvent itself, this new emblem symbolises what will hopefully be a promising fresh start for the American stalwart.

This grainy drawing from the US Patent and Trademark Office depicts a winged logo that draws on the company’s traditional branding.
The original [...]

Lancia’s next flagship to be based on Chrysler 300C

Fiat aims to integrate the Chrysler brand more closely with the Italian automaker’s upscale Lancia marque with the two brands likely to share products ranging from small hatches to large sedans.

The appointment of Lancia CEO Olivier Francois as Chrysler brand boss is a step toward the goal, a Fiat source said.
The unnamed source went on [...]

Chrysler suspends Jeep production over parts shortage

Due to an unforeseen parts supply shortage Chrysler has been forced to suspend the production of several of its Jeep models.

Chrysler did not mention which part or supplier had caused the shutdown, instead saying the “shutdown is due to the continued stress in the automotive supply chain”.
Models affected by the suspension in production include Jeep [...]

Chrysler PT Cruiser Special Edition

We’ll be the first to admit that the Chrysler PT Cruiser, which feels like it has been around forever, is starting to show its age. The world first saw the PT Cruiser back in 2000 and so far over 7000 Australians have taken one home, joining over 1,300,000 buyers worldwide.

Despite its age, if you’ve ever [...]

Chrysler planning redesign of five key models

A report published in the Detroit Free Press today has said that Chrysler is planning significant redesigns of at least five of its key models by mid-2011. The move will see some of Chrysler’s previously retrenched workers re-hired.

Chrysler CEO Mr Sergio Marchionne, who also runs sister company Fiat, said he wants face-lifts within 18 [...]

Chrysler, Nissan end joint ventures

The shake-out from Italian carmaker Fiat taking control of US carmaker Chrysler continues with the company announcing today that it has ended its plans to jointly produce vehicles with Japan’s Nissan, including a world car and a version of the Nissan Tiida.

Fiat now plans to supply Chrysler with European designed and engineered small cars to [...]

Chrysler sues former parent Daimler

According to a report published in Autonews today, Chrysler has accused former parent Daimler of refusing to honour contracts to supply components thus threatening production at some Chrysler factories, a claim Daimler strongly rejects.

The allegations are contained in a lawsuit filed last Friday in US Bankruptcy Court, New York.

Chrysler US faces new problem: short supply

Chrysler US is facing a new problem now after several slow-selling months and a two-month factory shutdown things have turned around with the US government’s cash-for-clunkers rebate achieving a feat that had eluded the manufacturer until now: a lack of cars.

As of the end of July, Chrysler had only seven days’ supply of Jeep Patriots [...]

Chrysler to adopt Fiat’s Multiair technology

According to a report in Automotive News, Chrysler is set to benefit almost immediately from its ties with Fiat as the American manufacturer prepares to adopt the Italian company’s fuel saving Multiair technology.

Director of Fiat Powertrain Technologies, Lucio Bernard, said Fiat’s Multiair technology could be fitted rather easily to Chrysler’s current engine lineup while explaining [...]

Chrysler PT Cruiser production to continue

Chrysler has announced today that production of the Chrysler PT Cruiser will continue.

The Chrysler Group Toluca (Mexico) Assembly Plant — the exclusive home of Chrysler PT Cruiser — will continue to build the quality-proven, versatility packaged and “too cool to categorize” small car.

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